Account Executive

Nexstar Media Group; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group in Greenville, NC is seeking an Account Executive to generate advertising revenue by calling on agencies and new prospects, and by presenting digital and television advertising solutions.

You will establish relationships with local businesses, prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations, and develop advertising schedules with station staff. A bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field and at least one year of sales experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year’s experience in sales, preferably in the media field.
• Digital sales experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with computers, phones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies and cold-calling new prospects.
• Convince potential clients of the merits of digital and television advertising.
• Establishes credible relationships with local business community.
• Makes sales calls on existing and prospective clients and maintains assigned accounts.
• Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients and explains advertising options and rates.
• Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing ads.

Skills

Sales experience

Digital sales

Relationship building

Cold calling

Advertising knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or related field

Job description

## Account ExecutiveApply: NC, Greenville: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-43622WNCT TV in Greenville, NC is looking for an Account Executive to join our team! The Account Executive generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and convincing potential clients of the merits of digital and television advertising.* Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.* Establishes credible relationships with local business community.* Makes sales calls on existing and prospective clients.* Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts.* Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.* Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.* Provides clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media.* Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station media.* Works with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements.* Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements & Skills: * Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.* Minimum one year’s experience in sales, preferably in the media field. Digital sales experience is a plus.* Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.* Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them.* Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.### About Us**Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.** ***EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.***